Description
traditional homemade Persian fruit leather
Ingredients
Scale
6–8 plums pitted and chopped (roughly 3 cups)
1 tsp lemon juice
1–2 Tbsp agave syrup
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and roughly chop the plums
- Cook the plums for 10 minutes on medium heat – this helps soften the plums and concentrate the flavor
- Let cool 15 minutes
- Blend the plums with lemon juice and agave syrup until smooth
- Pour into a parchment-lined baking sheet – spread evenly – about 1/4 inch – might make two pans depending on size of the pan
- Dehydrator Option:
- Set dehydrator to 135F
- Dry for 6-7 hours
- Check for doneness – it should be dry to the touch, flexible, and easy to peel
- Oven Option:
- Set oven to the lowest temperature (usually 150F)
- Prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon
- Dry for 6+ hours
- Check for doneness – it should be dry to the touch, flexible, and easy to peel
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Persian